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Heart problem killed Platinum Blonde bassist

An autopsy was performed today on former Platinum Blonde bassist Kenny MacLean and friends say they have been told preliminary results suggest his death on the weekend was heart-related.

"All indications show it looks to be the heart," said Mark Holmes, a friend of MacLean's and frontman for the band that had a string of 1980s hits including "Crying Over You" and ``Somebody Somewhere."

MacLean's sister found him Monday in the living quarters of his Yonge St. studio, collapsed in the bathroom clutching a toothbrush while the tap was running. He was 52.

Holmes said MacLean had stopped drinking, had not touched drugs in years and appeared to be incredibly healthy. The band was to meet Monday to talk about a possible reunion gig.

MacLean's family is planning a small private funeral for next week. Friends are starting to plan a public event in honour of MacLean, who had just released his third solo album.

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